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The Dutchess | 
| Artist: Fergie
Label: Interscope Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  231 reviews
Sales Rank: 1317
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 000749002
UPC: 602517057968
EAN: 0602517057968
ASIN: B000H4VV52
Release Date: September 19, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | Fergalicious (Featuring Will.I.Am) | | • | Clumsy | | • | All That I Got (The Make Up Song) Featuring Will.I.Am | | • | London Bridge | | • | Pedestal | | • | Voodoo Doll | | • | Glamorous (Featuring Ludacris) | | • | Here I Come | | • | Velvet | | • | Big Girls Don t Cry | | • | Mary Jane Shoes (Featuring Rita Marley & The I-Three S) | | • | Losing My Ground | | • | Finally |
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Media Type: CD
Artist: FERGIE
Title: DUTCHESS
Street Release Date: 09/19/2006
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Genre: ROCK/POP
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If you thought Black Eyed Pea-sized bites of Fergie might be all you could handle--that a full plate of Fergie is possibly too much for any discerning musical palate--The Dutchess might change your mind. For here the lumpen lady throws caution to the wind and threads her pop needle with an ambitious ribbon of yet-to-be-conquered genres: reggae and ska on "Mary Jane Shoes," with Rita Marley; vintage soul on "Here I Come"; '80s hip-hop on "Fergalicious"; and sophisticated R&B on the John Legend-assisted "Finally." It's a tremendous and unpredictable expenditure of effort that mostly pays off--echoes of more talented vocalists like Pink, Beyonce, and Christina Aguilera poke through in places. But while unbridled messing about can pay handsome artistic dividends (here, the guitar-propelled rock-like track "Big Girls Don't Cry" coughs them up), ultimately it's when Fergie's at her Peas-iest that she's most lovable; cases in point are the raunchily irresistible "London Bridge," which earned every week of its chart-topping success, and the will.i.am-assisted "Clumsy," a girl-group-styled bump-a-thon that showcases Fergie's coolest and most distinctive asset--her personality--to winning effect. --Tammy La Gorce
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| Customer Reviews: Read 226 more reviews...
 Either You Get Her Or You Don't September 20, 2006
K. J. Bryant
96 out of 123 found this review helpful
Fergie is one of those artists whose style is not easy on the ears (or the eyes). To like her takes a little sense of humor, some perplexing preferences, and the ability to not always take music serious. To define her is rather hard, but she is somewhere in the middle of R&B star Kelis and pop star Gwen Stefani. This album "Dutchess" is not for the faint ears. The beats are wild with heavy sampling from some surprising artists. What do you expect from a woman who made a song called "My Humps"? This is fun music. Her goal was not to make a political statement or to reveal her inner self. She is making a record to introduce herself as a solo artist and for the people in the clubs dance the night away.
Vocally, Fergie offers many surprises. She shines on songs like
Voodoo Doll- an almost jazzy number mixed with rock
Finally- she almost sounds like X-tina on this song, but this song is one of the most "pop" songs on this cd
Velvet- sultry with a hint of Sade.
On Production. Fergie's producers went out their way to give her a sound all her own. She samples from some of the most surprising sources, too. Examples are:
Here I Am- she boldly sampled the Temptations classic "Get Ready"
Mary Jane Shoes- she sampled "No Woman, No Cry" from the great Bob Marley, but his widow backs Fergie on the tracks.
Lyrically, Fergie is weak. I cannot make up my mind if this is intentionally or if she really cannot write. Whatever the case, Fergie gives us some surprising (and funny) moments.
All That I Got (the Make-Up Song)- Fergie writes "Would u love me if I didn't work out or I didn't change my natural hair"
Fergalicious- Fergie writes "My body stay vicious. I be up in the gym just working on my fitness".
Velet- Fergie writes "Gold and burgundy, sink into me. I feel so warm".
This album has so much appeal, I don't think most people will pay attention to her awkward lyrics.
Highlights on this cd: Fergalicious, Clumsy, All That I Got (the Make-Up Song), Voo Doo Doll, and Glamorous.
 Beyonce let me upgrade you....to a Fergie album, OH SNAP!!! September 21, 2006
ddude1456 (va, va beach, usa)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'm lovin this album from start to finish. I can listen to this cd all day long without skipping tracks, unlike the other albums that recently came out, ahem (Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Xtina) well you get the point it's a great album. Not saying the other albums aren't good, just that Fergie's is better. :-D
 You've got to be kidding me... February 27, 2007
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
There are plenty of songs I hear on the radio that make me think "This is such a stupid song. How are they actually coning people falling for this crud?" But then I'll admit that the beat is catchy. These are the songs that barely qualify as music and all pretty much sound the same. However I think Ms. Fergie-Ferg has got those of you who "LOVE" this junk completely brainwashed. If this is "good stuff" for you, I hope that for your sakes that cute girls (Fergie is defintely not included in that category) with purchased bodies continue to wail or crappily rap about how "fly" they are and "co-write" their lyrics so they can get your money to buy their doggies bottled water. I might let this all slide for Ferg if her lyrics weren't so incredibly ridiculous. Really people, turn off the music and just read the lyrics. If you're not embarassed to say you love this stuff at this point, I think I have some cool poems left over from 5th grade that I can put to an over-used beat. I can't carry a tune, but that's irrelevant. I look forward to you peons giving me your money while I laugh my way to the bank.
Talent , yes! Lyrical content , no! May 8, 2008
Marcus V. B. Santana (Rio de Janeiro , Brazil)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This for sure could be a good album , Fergie have a good voice , but the songs ... All the songs are really strange and all talk about silly things , this reach to its bottom on "mary jane shoes" , who sings about shoes!? she have a good producer (will.i.am) , but i think she don't have so many things to write lyrics about ... .ok some songs are good , like "london bridge" or " All That I Got (The Make Up Song)" . "fergalicious" is the most ridiculous song of the year and all the other songs are good ... good to be on the trash!. I really hope that her next album be good ,who knows ,if she work with Timbaland?
Fun, sophisticated pop album with something for everyone! January 27, 2007
Jennifer Fretwell (Allison Park, PA USA)
I was a little wary of this album and what Fergie might do on her own initially but I have been listening to this album for a couple months now and I still enjoy it. The album is simply a fun pop album and actually a well crafted one, at that. The most interesting thing is that unlike many of today's pop albums, there is a great variety of styles and influences on each track and the various songs don't sound the same or blend together.
For "London Bridge" Fergie borrows some moves from Missy Elliot. This is a cool rap track that makes you want to dance. This song is NOT about sex, as far as I can tell, but about going to the club and shaking her booty. Yes, it is a little juvenile with the swear words but I can't help but like it. "Fergalicious" is a fun rap tune sampling some 80's pop. On "Pedastal" she sounds a bit like Pink and the song shows a strong punk influence. "Big Girls Don't Cry" is a highlight and sounds Pink-influenced as does "Losing my Ground." "Clumsy" and "All That I Got" are just bubblegum pop songs with an infectious beat. "Here I Come" samples a track of classic soul and is strong. "Mary Jane Shoes" throws in a bit of reggae just so no musical style is left out. My favorite track on the album is "Glamorous" which features a cameo by Ludacris and is a smoooth R&B hip hop track. "Velvet" and "Voodoo Doll" are the weakest tracks here but still acceptable. "Finally" is the last song and it is a very ambitious pop ballad with shades of Christina.
I am impressed with Fergie's voice which is strong and has a good range and decent expression. I also have to say that the wealth of styles in the material on one album was very ambitious and shows just how versatile Fergie is. Lyrically, there are some weaknesses, as others have pointed out. The most embarassing examples are "Would you love me if I didnt work out or I didn't change my natural hair" and "My body stay vicious/
I be up in the gym just working on my fitness" as well as "When I wear my mary jane shoes/I'm just like a child in my Underoos." It is possible she is intentionally trying to be humorous but they are silly lyrics. Overall, the gripes are minimal and I will enjoy listening to this album for a long time to come. I think if Miss Fergie continues to blossom and improve her next album will be very, very good.
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